Below Average
#1071 of 1,284 schools in KY
James R. Allen High School
High School · Meade County · Brandenburg, KY
A Meade County high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
938 Old State Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James R. Allen High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 13 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James R. Allen High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average641/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brandenburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,480
Median home value
$216,200
Median rent
$836/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meade County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Meade County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
James R. Allen High School is listed in Meade County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James R. Allen High School
James R. Allen High School is a public high school in Brandenburg, KY, part of Meade County, serving approximately 37 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,071 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James R. Allen High School
What grades does James R. Allen High School serve?
James R. Allen High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend James R. Allen High School?
James R. Allen High School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James R. Allen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James R. Allen High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James R. Allen High School rank in KY?
James R. Allen High School ranks #1,071 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is James R. Allen High School's MySchoolScout rating?
James R. Allen High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James R. Allen High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James R. Allen High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James R. Allen High School a charter school?
No, James R. Allen High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James R. Allen High School a Title I school?
No, James R. Allen High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James R. Allen High School?
81.1% of students at James R. Allen High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Meade County
- Phone
- (270) 422-7516
- Area population (ZIP 40108)
- 12,469
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40108; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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